Congress
Congress, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate, is the legislative branch of government. Its duty is to make the laws. Article I of the Constitution spells out the powers of Congress.
Timeline
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May 16 The war that triggered the Civil War
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May 14 Court won’t hear Puerto Rico appeal
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May 14 Fisher Ames: Proto-Freshman
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May 11 Constitution Check: Has the president endorsed a constitutional right to same-sex marriage?
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May 9 Obama supports same-sex marriage
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What we're reading:
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